Tao loves and nourishes all things, but does not dominate it over them.
In the Golden Age, Rulers were unknown. In the following age Rulers were loved and praised. Next came the age When rulers were feared. Finally the age When rulers are hated.
Do your work, then step back. The only path to serenity.
He who accounts all things easy will have many difficulties.
Purity and stillness give the correct law to all under heaven.
He who knows, knows not. He who knows not, knows.